WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Longtime CVS merchandising and beauty executive Cheryl Mahoney recently passed away after a long illness.

Cheryl Mahoney

Mahoney was with the company for more than 40 years, most recently serving as vice president of retail merchandising and promotion and business development at CVS Health.

“Cheryl Mahoney was part of the CVS family for over 40 years, and we are deeply saddened to learn of her passing,” Helena Foulkes, executive vice president of CVS Health and president of CVS Pharmacy, said in a statement.

“As CVS Pharmacy’s first female vice president, Cheryl paved the way for women leaders and demonstrated an unforgettable combination of strength, leadership and grace during her tenure. Cheryl led the beauty team at CVS for many years and made a lasting impact on the ­industry.”

In the role of vice president of retail merchandising and promotion and business development, Mahoney was responsible for maximizing the impact and profitability of CVS promotional efforts across all front-store categories.